Q: I have an ankle injury. What can I do to strengthen my ankle once the injury has healed? A: All balancing postures have the benefit of strengthening all parts of the legs. When you are able to stand quietly and confidently, you can begin to...
At the moment I am assisting in the Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts. Inspired by practicing with one of the students last night, I am answering the following question: Q: How do I come safely into the...
Q: Do I engage the muscles in my thighs and lift my kneecaps when I’m in Downward Facing Dog? A: In my experience, it is always easier to remember the answer to a question about how to practice a certain yoga pose, when you understand the...
You Have to Be Flexible To Practice Yoga, And You Better Be Good At It Too or: 10 Misconceptions about Yoga As a Yoga Teacher, I notice that there seem to be a lot of misconceptions about yoga. I can list at least ten of them. This week I...